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Comment on The paperclip problem in ~tech
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The paperclip problem
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PostNord to stop letter deliveries in Denmark
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Todays cricket scores
Australia vs England, 4th Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground: Day 1: Stumps - Australia lead by 46 runs Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs --------------------------------------------------------------...
Australia vs England, 4th Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground: Day 1: Stumps - Australia lead by 46 runs
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Australia Inning 1 - 152/10 45.2 Australia Inning 2 - 4/0 0.6 England Inning 1 - 110/10 29.550 Over Matches
Bengal vs Baroda, Group B at Niranjan Shah Stadium C: Baroda won by 4 wkts
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Bengal Inning 1 - 205/10 38.3 Baroda Inning 1 - 209/6 38.5Mumbai vs Uttarakhand, Group C at Sawai Mansingh Stadium: Mumbai won by 51 runs
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Mumbai Inning 1 - 331/7 49.6 Uttarakhand Inning 1 - 280/9 49.6Saurashtra vs Haryana, Group D at KSCA Cricket (2) Ground: Haryana won by 6 wkts
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Saurashtra Inning 1 - 253/10 48.1 Haryana Inning 1 - 256/4 38.6Delhi vs Gujarat, Group D at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1: Delhi won by 7 runs
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Delhi Inning 1 - 254/9 49.6 Gujarat Inning 1 - 247/10 47.4Uttar Pradesh vs Chandigarh, Group B at Sanosara Cricket Ground A: Uttar Pradesh won by 227 runs
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Uttar Pradesh Inning 1 - 367/4 49.6 Chandigarh Inning 1 - 140/10 29.3Bihar vs Manipur, Plate at JSCA International Stadium Complex: Bihar won by 15 runs
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Bihar Inning 1 - 284/10 49.6 Manipur Inning 1 - 269/9 49.6Arunachal Pradesh vs Mizoram, Plate at JSCA Oval Ground: Arunachal Pradesh won by 35 runs
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Arunachal Pradesh Inning 1 - 254/10 49.4 Mizoram Inning 1 - 219/10 44.4T20 Matches
Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town, 1st Match at Newlands: Durban Super Giants won by 15 runs
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Durban Super Giants Inning 1 - 232/5 19.6 MI Cape Town Inning 1 - 217/7 19.6Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers, 28th Match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium: Desert Vipers won by 5 wkts
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Sharjah Warriorz Inning 1 - 140/7 19.6 Desert Vipers Inning 1 - 144/5 19.3Sri Lanka Women vs India Women, 3rd T20I at Greenfield International Stadium: India Women won by 8 wkts
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Sri Lanka Women Inning 1 - 112/7 19.6 India Women Inning 1 - 115/2 13.2Bhutan vs Myanmar, 3rd T20I at Gelephu International Cricket Ground: Bhutan won by 82 runs
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Bhutan Inning 1 - 127/9 19.6 Myanmar Inning 1 - 45/10 9.2Cambodia vs Indonesia, 5th T20I at Udayana Cricket Ground: No result due to rain
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Cambodia Inning 1 - 157/5 19.6 Indonesia Inning 1 - 14/0 0.6Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 12th Match at Perth Stadium: Hobart Hurricanes won by 4 wkts
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Perth Scorchers Inning 1 - 150/8 19.6 Hobart Hurricanes Inning 1 - 153/6 19.3Auckland vs Northern Knights, 1st Match at Seddon Park: No result due to rain
Innings - Runs/Wickets Overs -------------------------------------------------------------- Auckland Inning 1 - 201/8 19.68 votes -
Comment on Why this long-range bomber will likely be the first jet aircraft to reach 100 years of continuous flying in ~transport
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Why this long-range bomber will likely be the first jet aircraft to reach 100 years of continuous flying
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Comment on Hate Brussels sprouts? You may be living in the past. in ~food
Alanh02 LinkAs a child I was forced to eat Brussels and swore I wouldn't as an adult. I once sat at a table for 10 hours as I refused to eat them. And as an adult I haven't eaten them ever. No amount of "oh...As a child I was forced to eat Brussels and swore I wouldn't as an adult. I once sat at a table for 10 hours as I refused to eat them.
And as an adult I haven't eaten them ever. No amount of "oh they are much nicer now" or " you are living in the past" will change my mind, I am an adult and I will eat what I want. I made a promise to myself and I will keep it.
It's also the reason I never told my children to eat anything they obviously disliked, it is counter productive
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
Alanh02 LinkSo I worked until Xmas Eve and then Christmas day the wife and I spent the day at home, cooking dinner and opening presents. Boxing day is the day all the family get together so today was a mad...So I worked until Xmas Eve and then Christmas day the wife and I spent the day at home, cooking dinner and opening presents.
Boxing day is the day all the family get together so today was a mad day of grandkids, noise and a visit from my son.
This weekend we are going to have a wander round the shops, drink coffee and chill, then Sunday I am going to try out my new hobby, disc golf, something that I have accidentally discovered I enjoy.
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Comment on Are you still using social media? in ~tech
Alanh02 LinkPretty much the answer is no. I spend a roughly 30 to 45 minutes a day on social media, here and discuit are the limit. I have found that my mental health suffers with too much social media and...Pretty much the answer is no. I spend a roughly 30 to 45 minutes a day on social media, here and discuit are the limit.
I have found that my mental health suffers with too much social media and avoiding just makes me plain happier.
I avoid newspapers and news outlets for the same reason, I just don't need the stress
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Comment on I'm a middle-aged man and I want my first tattoo in ~life.men
Alanh02 LinkYou didn't say where you were located but in answer to some of your questions The way to find a good local tattooist is to ask around. Find people with tattoos that you like and ask them. I can...- Exemplary
You didn't say where you were located but in answer to some of your questions
The way to find a good local tattooist is to ask around. Find people with tattoos that you like and ask them. I can assure you that 90% of them will be more than happy to talk to you and tell you about their favourite artist.
As for mocking up your design, yes, the tattooist is not a mind reader and while they will try to get a very good idea of what you need in the end that design is in your head, so a picture is worth a 1000 words.
Also when you go to see the tattooist, look at their work as well, everyone specialises in something and if they can't help they will usually recommend someone who does.
And most importantly be sure that you want it. I usually wait a year or so from planning to getting the tattoo, so that I make sure I'm sure
Also good luck, enjoy it and welcome to the club.
(63 and just planning my 7th piece)
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Comment on What were some artists, groups or albums that had an influence on you before you were old enough to choose for yourself? in ~music
Alanh02 LinkThat is very easy for me. Aged 8 and Holst's planet Suite. I still have that record and I still love it, then at age 12 my mother brought Tubular Bells for our new 'music center, and it blew me...That is very easy for me. Aged 8 and Holst's planet Suite. I still have that record and I still love it, then at age 12 my mother brought Tubular Bells for our new 'music center, and it blew me away and tuned me into a lifelong love of music
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Comment on Is OneDrive for Linux Mature Enough Yet? in ~comp
Alanh02 LinkIn your situation the quick answer is no There is no client and whilst you can 'make do' and I'm guessing you would be happy to, equally your partner will want it to 'just work'. Bite the bullet,...In your situation the quick answer is no
There is no client and whilst you can 'make do' and I'm guessing you would be happy to, equally your partner will want it to 'just work'.
Bite the bullet, invest in Win11 and you will both be happier.
Signed by a longtime Linux user who has been down that path with his partner.
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Comment on Disability Premier League currently being played in Sofia Gardens, Wales in ~sports
Alanh02 LinkI have just spent the last hour watching the Disability Premier League final at Sofia Gardens in Cardiff. It is still ongoing but it has been a great game to watch so far. The Tridents and the...I have just spent the last hour watching the Disability Premier League final at Sofia Gardens in Cardiff. It is still ongoing but it has been a great game to watch so far. The Tridents and the Pirates are battling it out.
It is being shown on Sky Sports currently here in the UK and listening to the descriptions and background of the sport has been fascinating.
Only in its third year it pulls together three type of disability, physical, deaf and learning and mixes them all together in the same squads.
The cricket play has been excellent up til now and as I said I have enjoyed what I have seen, its a shame that I stumbled on it accidentally as I think it should be advertised more and I hope that Sky can see their way to in the future showing more of the other matches that lead up to this final.
Go Pirates!!
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Disability Premier League currently being played in Sofia Gardens, Wales
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Alanh02 LinkPasadena Roof Orchestra - Night Out (1979) I had heard of them in passing but never sat and listened to them. Then I found a few of their CDs in the local Charity shop and the Night Out album...Pasadena Roof Orchestra - Night Out (1979)
I had heard of them in passing but never sat and listened to them. Then I found a few of their CDs in the local Charity shop and the Night Out album found its way to the car.
20s and 30s music played on more modern instruments but the recording of them is much better. The ones that I know (the old favourites) sound like true cover versions, so I can only assume the ones I dont know are as well.
I have really enjoyed listening to this album and will be giving the other CD's a go over the weekend
Turns out when I was researching the album for this comment that it was only issued on Vinyl and Compact Cassette, as far as I can see but this German pressing of a CD must be a bootleg.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Alanh02 LinkJust started Outland by Dennis E Taylor. I re-read the Bobiverse books then Roadkill so this is the next one. I had read the Bob books before but never followed up with his other works. I'm...Just started Outland by Dennis E Taylor. I re-read the Bobiverse books then Roadkill so this is the next one.
I had read the Bob books before but never followed up with his other works. I'm enjoying them, not too heavy and sensible scifi.
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Comment on Dad jokes - I'm in need of something fresh in ~life.men
Alanh02 Link ParentFirstly Im glad that I scored a success with them Cmon though, fairs fair, share your bestFirstly Im glad that I scored a success with them
Cmon though, fairs fair, share your best
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Comment on Dad jokes - I'm in need of something fresh in ~life.men
Alanh02 LinkLast night I had a weird dream that I was swimming in orange pop. But then I woke and realised it was just a Fanta-Sea I went to the zoo the other day, but there was just a dog in a cage. It was a...Last night I had a weird dream that I was swimming in orange pop. But then I woke and realised it was just a Fanta-Sea
I went to the zoo the other day, but there was just a dog in a cage. It was a Shih Tzu
So we went to another zoo, and there was just a cage with a loaf in it. I asked the keeper what was it all about, he said it was bread in captivity
Honest story. Im in a business where software upgrades get done at 2 and 3 in the morning. It has become a tradition that I tell Dad jokes when we have a quiet period. If I dont have one ready that is unacceptable, it has even become part of the Standard Operating Procedure, line 4001 the only line starting 4000, I Tell a Dad joke. I suppose it helps that to many of them I am old enough to be a father figure, So those above are my favourite, but I have more.
However, with an upcoming birthday that starts with a 6 and ends with an 0, it has been pointed out to me that these are not Dad Jokes, but Grandad Jokes.
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Comment on Is there an updated NixOS guide for first timers? in ~comp
Alanh02 (edited )LinkThis was my starting point for NixOS https://zero-to-nix.com/. Well documented and easy to follow. Either start at the beginning or pick bits as you go EnjoyThis was my starting point for NixOS https://zero-to-nix.com/.
Well documented and easy to follow. Either start at the beginning or pick bits as you go
Enjoy
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Comment on Red sky at night and other weather lore in ~enviro
Alanh02 LinkMostly related to the UK (it is the MetOffice after all) it does explain the facts behind many old sayings What I did wonder is how many of them have reached other shores, I mean "Red Sky at...Mostly related to the UK (it is the MetOffice after all) it does explain the facts behind many old sayings
What I did wonder is how many of them have reached other shores, I mean "Red Sky at Night" probably has but does anyone even know who St Swithun even was?
Also I would be interested to hear some country specific ones.
Typical British Bloke, always talking about the weather
I was reading the Bobiverse books and it referred to this issue. The paperclip problem is an interesting read but I am not sure about the conclusions